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An Nvidia AI chip is a specialised processor, typically an advanced Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)—engineered to handle the intensive, parallel computations that modern artificial intelligence models require. (Reuters)
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Firstpost•29-01-2026, 07:45

China Approves ByteDance, Alibaba, Tencent to Buy Nvidia H200 AI Chips

  • •China has approved three major tech companies: ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent, to purchase Nvidia's H200 AI chips.
  • •The approval marks a significant policy shift as China aims to advance in the global AI race.
  • •These companies are collectively cleared to buy over 400,000 H200 chips, with other firms awaiting similar government approvals.
  • •Beijing's approval comes with conditions, and regulators are exploring ways to limit access, including strict licensing and customs checks.
  • •Former US President Donald Trump authorized Nvidia to sell H200 chips to China, excluding the more advanced Blackwell chip, a deal potentially worth billions.

Why It Matters: China greenlights major tech firms to acquire Nvidia H200 AI chips, signaling a strategic push in AI development.

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